Waymo宣布完成160亿美元融资

Group 1 - Waymo has completed a new funding round totaling $16 billion, raising its valuation to $126 billion, nearly doubling from $45 billion in the previous round in October 2024 [1][3] - This funding round is the largest since Waymo became an independent entity and is part of Alphabet's ongoing investment in the autonomous driving sector [3] - The funding will help Waymo transition from a proof-of-concept phase to commercial scalability, with a focus on maintaining industry-leading safety standards [3] Group 2 - Waymo has received approval to launch autonomous ride-hailing services to and from San Francisco International Airport, expanding its operations across Northern California and major urban areas like Los Angeles, Austin, and Miami [4] - The company aims to scale its business model and plans to enter over 20 new cities, including Tokyo and London, by 2026 [4]